Why the Surge Worked.

BAGHDAD (Iraq); IRAQ

The article reports on the success of U.S. President George W. Bush's policies in Iraq. In January 2007, he deployed 30,000 U.S. troops in what was termed a surge, despite political pressure to abandon Iraq in the face of insurgent violence. As of 2008, there have been significant improvements. Examples such as al-Kindy Street in Baghdad are provided, such as the reopening of a pharmacy, the selling of products from a cell-phone store, and the return of shoppers.